European Commission to go ahead with horizontal anti-discrimination Directive 13 June 2008 by sianberry The European Commission stated late yesterday that it will go ahead with bringing forward a horizontal Directive to combat discrimination in access to goods and services on grounds of disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age. Jean Lambert, the London Green Party MEP and Member of the European Parliament Intergroups on Ageing, Anti-Racism, Disability […] Read more »
Green Euro MP to host debate on London’s environment 12 June 2008 by sianberry As part of the Love London 2008 environment festival, Jean Lambert, the London Green Party MEP, will be leading a panel debate on grassroots green activities taking place in London and across Europe. The event is taking place on Thursday 12 June from 6.30-8.30pm at the London School of Economics. Jean Lambert will be joined […] Read more »
Green MEP re-elected to Liberty Council reacts to vote on Counter Terrorism Bill 11 June 2008 by sianberry Jean Lambert, who was re-elected to Liberty’s Council at the weekend, condemned the House of Commons decision today to extend the maximum time police can hold terror suspects to 42 days. Jean Lambert, the Green Party MEP for London, said: "It is appalling that our elected Members of Parliament have voted through this plan to […] Read more »
Green MEP denounces decision on Working Time 11 June 2008 by sianberry Jean Lambert, the Green Party MEP for London has spoken out against a Council of Ministers decision today to formalise the UK opt-out of the 48 hour working week limit in the Working Time Directive. The long-awaited compromise position on the work package also extends the reference period to one year and concludes that time […] Read more »
London MEP calls for action on caste discrimination in South Asia 3 June 2008 by sianberry Jean Lambert, Green MEP for London, is today hosting a hearing and photo exhibition on caste discrimination in South Asia to push for international action to help those worst affected by the system. The event is taking place in the European Parliament in Brussels and has been organized in collaboration with the International Dalit Solidarity […] Read more »
London MEP debates the role of Kurdish women in conflict resolution 23 May 2008 by sianberry Jean Lambert, London’s Green Party MEP, will be joining prominent politicians and experts on the conflict in Turkey, this weekend, to discuss how to involve women in resolution and reconstruction. The seminar on the role of Kurdish women will take place on Saturday 24 May 2008, 1.30-5pm in the Garden Court Chambers, 57-60 Lincoln’s Inn […] Read more »
European Parliament condemns Burmese authorities for blocking aid 22 May 2008 by sianberry The European Parliament today overwhelmingly adopted a resolution condemning the Burmese authorities in the wake of cyclone Nargis. With UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon visiting Burma and the UN and Asean (of which Burma is a member) due to meet for a donor conference on Sunday, the European Parliament today condemned the Burmese authorities with a […] Read more »
Green MEP welcomes decision by Home Office to grant asylum to young gay Iranian 20 May 2008 by sianberry Jean Lambert, London’s Green MEP has welcomed the decision by the Home Office to grant asylum to the gay Iranian teenager Mehdi Kazemi. Mr Kazemi arrived in the UK in 2004 to study. He later found out that his partner Parham had been arrested in Iran and had been forced to identify Mehdi as someone […] Read more »
European Parliament demands comprehensive anti-discrimination directive 20 May 2008 by sianberry Today the European Parliament rejected moves to stall or limit the extension of European legal protection against discrimination on grounds of age, disability, faith and belief, race and ethnic origin, and sexual orientation. Reacting to the debate on the Elizabeth Lynne MEP’s report, which was adopted with 362 votes in favour and 262 against, London’s […] Read more »
London Citizens gear up to green the capital 16 May 2008 by sianberry London Citizens, the capital’s largest alliance of local civil society groups, will hold their first environmental event this weekend, designed to kick-start green action throughout London’s diverse minority and migrant communities. “London’s Green Future” is expected to attract over 200 people from faith congregations, ethnic associations, schools, student groups and trade union branches. Jean Lambert, […] Read more »